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Green light for major Bristol office scheme

21-12-2021 09:05 via constructionenquirer.com

Plans for three new office blocks around a ruined church at the edge of Castle Park in Bristol have got the go-ahead from city planners.
Developer MEPC can now proceed with its plan to replace three former 1960s bank buildings at the corner of Wine Street and High Street with one nine-storey and two eight-storey office blocks, offering ground-level shops and cafes.Under plans drawn up by architect FCBStudios, the ruined St Mary le Port church tower will be restored, and three historic city centr

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Southern Rail starts hunt for £3bn signalling and track partners

21-12-2021 08:41 via constructionenquirer.com

Network Rail’s southern region has alerted firms to a forthecomming bid race to find two partners for a new 10-year-plus deal to deliver signalling and track across the territory.
The region is hoping for step-change in the way renewals are delivered on its network, making the most of modern methods of working and technology, collaboration and relationship-focused contracting.
The fresh delivery approach known as the Southern Integrated Delivery model will involve a switch to integrated an

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Ameon lands £10m M&E package on twin Leeds towers

21-12-2021 08:12 via constructionenquirer.com

Building services specialist Ameon has landed a £10m mechanical and electrical contract from John Sisk & Son at Latitude Purple – the Hub Group’s twin-tower residential development in Leeds city centre.
Ameon will start on its 72-week phase of the contract next November and will deploy up to 80 operatives at peak on the projec.
Work will involve design and installation of the services infrastructure serving 463 residential apartments and communal areas in the 17 and 21-stor

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Top Ten best read stories of 2021

21-12-2021 08:10 via constructionenquirer.com

The Enquirer is putting out its last daily newsletter of the year today as the industry winds-down for its traditional Christmas break.
The website will be updated with any major breaking stories during the holiday season with the full daily news service returning on January 4.
It has been an eventful 12 months and a busy news year for construction as the Enquirer keeps the industry up to date with what is really going on.These were the best read stories during the year:Our most popular stories

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Plan submitted for 30-floor Salford resi tower

21-12-2021 08:02 via constructionenquirer.com

Manchester-based property developer CERT property has submitted plans for a 30-floor residential tower on Salford’s Clippers Quay.
The vertically zoned tower block, designed by OMI Architects, will offer a range of private living experiences from lower level affordable to top-floor luxury.
Local Manchester builder Domis Construction has been lined up for the project.The lower brick-clad 9 floors will be set aside for co-living studios for people who want to try out the lifestyle available

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